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    Fox News Pays $10 Million To Settle Racial, Gender Bias Suits

    The settlements primarily involved allegations of racial bias against Fox News as well as gender bias and retaliation claims. The controlling Murdoch family hopes instead to focus on big deals ahead.
    by David Folkenflik May 16, 2018 4 minutes
    Former Fox News host Kelly Wright joins other current and former Fox employees at a news conference April 26, 2017, in New York City. Wright alleged racial bias in failing to receive desired opportunities and promotions.

    The parent company of Fox News has paid approximately $10 million to settle 18 lawsuits filed by former employees, according to two sources with knowledge of the deal. The cases arose from intense scrutiny of Fox's workplace culture after it was convulsed by a sexual harassment scandal.

    The cases primarily involved allegations of racial discrimination against the network, along with several gender bias and retaliation claims. Parent 21st Century Fox and the plaintiffs' attorneys at the law firm Wigdor LLP settled the cases after rounds of mediation and negotiations.Both sides released a brief joint statement announcing the deal, though terms and details

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